Actually, the Legislature has made great strides in streamlining the process for out-of-state teachers. After a reciprocity study, California determined that many other states had the same requirements for a teaching credential.
Most recently, Senator Jack Scott authored a measure which maintained that if someone had a bachelor's degree in the subject in which they plan to teach, had received a teaching credential in their home state, and had taught for three years — a preliminary credential to teach in California would be granted. The only time this may be problematic is when the candidate's home state has a weak credentialing program. To the best of my knowledge, this does not often occur.
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has an excellent website, www.ctc.ca.gov, where you can gather information, including requirements for out of state teachers along with the application to submit to the Commission. Another helpful site is http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentialinfo/brochures/TeacherInfoSource.pdf — this site can serve as a guide for prospective teachers prepared outside of California.
Regarding teachers attached to the military, I do not recall seeing legislation which addresses requirements for educators to enter into California schools. I did support legislation that allows teachers and school employees, who are members of the National Guard and are called to duty, to have their salaries compensated if the National Guard pay is less than what they were making at their school job.
I am also monitoring a bill by Senator Knight that would identify issues related to the transfer and recognition of high school course credits for dependents of military personnel.
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Teachers and Credentials by Debra Brown
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